Archive for January, 2014

BOONE—Fran Thielman’s interest in medical history and her love of Victorian literature led to her award-winning paper titled “Jane Eyre and Public Health: A Closer Look at the Lowood School Epidemic.” [more]

BOONE—Scott Kallestad is the featured musician Feb. 9 during the Hayes School of Music’s Faculty Performance Series at Appalachian State University. The program begins at 8 p.m. in Broyhill Music Center’s Rosen Concert Hall. Admission is free. [more]

BOONE—Power athletes and others looking for an edge to improve their performance should avoid taking vitamin D2.

Research conducted at Appalachian State University’s Human Performance Lab at the N.C. Research Campus in Kannapolis showed that taking vitamin D2 supplements decreased levels of vitamin D3 in the body and resulted in higher muscle damage after intense weight lifting. [more]

BOONE—In celebration of Black History Month, student organizations at Appalachian State University will host programs that challenge thoughts on racism, as well as uplift the black community. The public is invited to all events, which run Feb. 3-26. [more]

BOONE—Power athletes and others looking for an edge to improve their performance should avoid taking vitamin D2.

Research conducted at Appalachian State University’s Human Performance Lab at the N.C. Research Campus in Kannapolis showed that taking vitamin D2 supplements decreased levels of vitamin D3 in the body and resulted in higher muscle damage after intense weight lifting. [more]

BOONE—If you like opera, classical music, jazz or Irish jigs, your musical preference will be fulfilled during “A Musical Potpourri” Feb. 4, part of the Faculty Performance Series in Appalachian State University’s Hayes School of Music. The program begins at 8 p.m. in Broyhill Music Center’s Rosen Concert Hall. Admission is free. [more]